Lead and build a high-performing engineering team focused on advancing YouTube Live's streaming offerings for living room devices. This role involves modernizing and expanding live streaming capabilities across TV interfaces, impacting video consumption journeys and interactive features.

Join a dynamic team at YouTube, dedicated to empowering global voices and fostering community through shared stories. We operate at the intersection of technology and creativity, moving with cultural momentum to showcase the world and connect people. Explore innovative ideas, solve complex challenges, and enjoy a collaborative work environment.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to guide technical vision and contribute significantly to the evolution of live streaming experiences on a global scale.

Recruit top engineering talent to build and nurture a productive and innovative team. Foster a strong culture of engineering excellence and continuous innovation.

Provide strategic technical direction, defining roadmaps and initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams, while overseeing full-stack development to achieve these goals.

Implement a robust engineering development process, drive insightful decision-making, prioritize roadmaps, and manage resource allocation effectively.

Develop the creator platform and support an ecosystem for third-party partners and live streamers.

Collaborate closely with leadership across various functions to craft exceptional user experiences for live streaming on living room surfaces, working with multiple YouTube teams for feature development.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required.

A minimum of 8 years of experience in software development using languages such as Python, C, C++, Java, or JavaScript is necessary.

Demonstrated 3 years of experience in technical leadership, including project oversight, and 3 years in people management and team leadership roles are essential.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, along with 5 years of experience in complex organizational environments, and expertise in full-stack, client-side, and front-end engineering.